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Egypt, France discuss bilateral relation, regional issues
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry held a telephone call, on Thursday, to his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian, during which they discussed a number of issues of common interest. The call dealt with the developments in Tunisia’s political situation, in light of the great interest the two countries attach to this issue. They …
EBRD approves €250m loan for Egypt’s Abu Qir metro project
Loan is part of investment package estimated at €1.6bn
Thanaweyya Amma’s English language exam leaked on social media
The student involved in leaking the exam was arrested and the necessary legal measures were taken against him.
Egypt to receive enough raw materials for producing 70 million doses of Sinovac vaccine
WHO hails Egyptian efforts in eliminating Hepatitis C, says Minister Hala Zayed
Sudan asserts rejection of unilateral Ethiopian measures regarding GERD crisis
His remarks came during a meeting with UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo.
31 Egyptian universities enter Times Higher Education 2021 rankings in Arab world
Zewail City of Science and Technology came 10th, following 9 universities in Saudi Arabia
Thanaweyya Amma Dynamics exam leaked on social media: Education Ministry
Egypt’s Ministry of Education and Technical Education has revealed that some social media accounts circulated questions from Wednesday’s Dynamics exam in the Thanaweyya Amma (high school-leaving). The ministry has tracked a student in Qena governorate who was involved in leaking the exam. It has also detected three cases of cheating in the Dynamics exam, including …
Egypt’s Prime Minister meets DRC counterpart in Cairo for regional discussions
Madbouly’s remarks came late on Tuesday, when he received his DRC counterpart Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde and his accompanying delegation that are currently on a visit to Cairo.
Egypt to join statute establishing the African Medicines Agency
Abdel Khalek said, on Wednesday, that the new African body will play a pivotal role in promoting public health in the continent, whilst responding to diseases and epidemics.
Failure to reach agreement on GERD threatens half of Sudan’s population: Official
Blue Nile is international river shared by three countries, so agreement must be tripartite, says Yasser Abbas.
Egypt’s Nile Revenue Committee discusses water management, maximum needs period
Increase in level of water in Aswan High Dam Lake is expected in August
Egypt allocates EGP 1.1bn to finance microenterprises: Trade Minister
Volume of funding for projects increased to EGP 500,000, giving priority to villages targeted by ‘Decent Life’ initiative
Al-Sisi asserts Egypt’s keenness to achieve security, stability in Lebanon
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has asserted Egypt’s keenness to achieve security and stability in Lebanon. He also praised the primary role played by the Lebanese National Army to maintain stability and balance in Lebanon. Al-Sisi’s remarks came during his meeting with General Joseph Aoun, Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, in the presence of …
Egyptian Taekwondo players make history at Tokyo Olympics
Latest bronze medals brings Egypt’s total Taekwondo tally at Olympics to 4 medals
Al-Sisi reiterates need for legally binding agreement on Ethiopia’s dam
President’s remarks come whilst meeting Vice President of South Sudan James Wani Igga
Opinion| Broadway returns with political theatrical show on racism
During a long period of absence, the lights of all theatres across the US were completely dimmed for more than 18 months due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, threatening the theatre industry in general. It has now finally been decided to resume theatrical performances from September. However, as expected, the Broadway theatre decided that …
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Egypt remains strong-willed in face of Ethiopian dam crisis
Egypt, Glasgow’s Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons to cooperate on developing healthcare
Egypt and the UK’s Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPSG) signed, on Tuesday, a protocol of cooperation which will help in developing health care in Egypt. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, signed the protocol with RCPSG President Jackie Taylor. Abdel Ghaffar indicated that the RCPSG …
Silicon Waha, P Maestro launch 2nd Startup Factory programme at Borg El-Arab Technological Zone
Silicon Waha for Technological Zones and P Maestro have announced the launch of the second cycle of the Startup Factory programme at the Technological Zone in Borg El-Arab, starting this July. The programme, which launched its first session in the Beni Suef Technology Zone from 20 November 2020 to 2 January 2021, is a focused …
Egypt, South Sudan discuss bilateral relations, regional issues
Two sides agreed to hold round of bilateral political consultations during coming period
Thanaweya Amma Psychology exam circulates on social media minutes after its start
The Thanaweyya Amma (high-school leaving) Psychology exam has been leaked on social media platforms, only a few minutes after the start of exams. About 255,000 high school students took the Psychology and Sociology exam, on Tuesday, for the literary stream of the Thanaweyya Amma exams. The Central Operations Room at the Ministry of Education and …
84,600 Egyptians receive free medical services in July: Health Minister
Medical convoys launched to facilitate providing health services to elderly, people with special needs
Egypt’s House of Representatives approves new Water Resources Law
Law aims to improve management of water resources, achieve equitable distribution to beneficiaries
Najib Mikati to form Lebanon’s new government
New Prime Minister-designate obtained majority of parliament’s votes needed to form new government
English language exam of Thanaweya Amma allegedly leaked in Egypt
Parts of the English language exam in this year’s Thanaweyya Amma (high-school leaving) exams are said to have been leaked, shortly after the exam started on Monday. The exam was reportedly leaked on social media platforms, despite warnings by the Ministry of Education and Technical Education that strict penalties would be applied to any student …
Egypt’s President Al-Sisi, Jordan’s Foreign Minister discuss Middle East developments
Both agree to increase coordination between Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq in energy, electrical interconnection, and industrial projects
Tunisia’s President activates emergency powers, orders month-long curfew
Country faces biggest political turmoil since 2011 Revolution
South Sudan’s Foreign Minister arrives in Cairo to discuss Ethiopian dam crisis
Wani to meet several senior officials and dignitaries, as part of joint higher committee meetings between 2 countries
Egypt’s ITIDA disburses EGP 70m in export incentives to IT companies
ITIDA CEO Amr Mahfouz said, “The export IT programme is part and parcel of ITIDA’s strategy that primarily aims at boosting Egyptian IT exports, increasing competitiveness, and enabling them to expand and access global markets.”
Tigray Defence Forces Commander says Addis Ababa within reach
“The balance of forces is now completely in our favour,” said Gebretensae.